Discovery The Life Scientific: Sir Michael Berry
Jan 22, 2024
Sir Michael Berry, a renowned physicist, discusses abstract concepts in physics, his famous contribution to science using a cat analogy, and his fascination with gadgets and trinkets. He shares childhood memories from World War II and explores the connection between theoretical physics and everyday phenomena. The chapter also highlights his experience taking on childcare and his collaboration resulting in the Ig Nobel Prize.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Gadgets and Trinkets: From Spinning Tops to the Magic Oriental Mirror
02:49 • 2min
Memories of World War II
04:41 • 7min
Unifying Everyday Phenomena
11:59 • 9min
Exploring Work and Childcare Challenges
21:08 • 4min
Collaboration, Levitating Frogs, and the 'Clariton'
25:22 • 3min